VX23 - F18 Maintenance Controller - Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) - Patuxent River, MD

Vertex Aerospace •

Patuxent River, Maryland, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:
Principal Accountabilities

Must be the leader of a field team dispatched when there is a small number of team members.
Is allowed to perform up to a maximum of five (5) hours per week of company-related administrative duties (i.e., time and attendance sheets and home office required reports).
Required to determine the scope of work by diagnosing the source of the problem, repair required, and estimating the material and manning requirements to accomplish the work.
The work performed by the Crew leader is distinguished by its technical complexity, difficulty, and special or unusual nature.
Advanced technical knowledge is applied to solve unusually complex problems.
The Crew Leader is required to provide technical assistance and guidance to those employees with lesser skills.
May be required to inspect the work of lesser-skilled employees when an Inspector is not assigned to the crew.
Crew Leader is the leader of a crew of ten (10) employees or less requiring less supervision and administration.
Must be a Crew Leader 1 with more than ten (10) employees, but under the direct supervision of a burden leadman.
Comply with all current sections of the COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series applicable to aircraft maintenance.
Working knowledge of technical publications, NAMP, and NALCOMIS aircraft maintenance applications.

OTHER or ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting Relationships

Title of Direct Report(s): Aircraft Mechanics

Title of Supervisor: Group Manager

Knowledge & Skills

Must possess leadership and administrative skills, and knowledge of the assigned field of expertise to provide technical assistance and guidance on all probably assigned tasks.
Knowledge of Safe working techniques and procedures.
Ability to plan and schedule maintenance work requirements.
Requires working technical knowledge of aircraft, machinery, facilities, and equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude to offer technical direction in all maintenance areas.
Understand technical language terms in the associated field.
Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
Ability to use a computer.
Must have full knowledge of the Navy 4790.2 series and the RDT&E community
Knowledge of military publications, drawings, blueprints, microfilm, diagrams, and schematics is mandatory.
Knowledge of military and/or company forms required by work requirements.
Working knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures.
Possess a valid US State drivers license.
Ability to read and interpret data is required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to obtain a Government flight line drivers license.
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.

Experience & Education

High school degree or equivalent required.
Associates degree or trade license preferred.
A&P License/FAA Certification desirable but not required
Four (4) years of actual and recent experience in the signed field of expertise is desirable.
Must possess the experience level of the base classification being used to apply the Crew Leader premium.
Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair is required.

Physical

Job Requirements:
Requirements/Working Environment

May work in aircraft maintenance hangar or outside.
May be required to respond to a wide variety of operational circumstances, including extreme weather conditions and rudimentary infrastructure.
May be exposed to extreme noise from turbine and jet engine aircraft.
May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; may be exposed to electrical shock hazards or work near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, or aircraft.
Must be able to walk and stand on level and/or inclined surfaces for certain periods throughout the day.
Must be able to climb stairs, ramps, ladders, and work stands.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbow/knee, and reach above/below shoulders.
May be required to lift to 50 pounds.
May be required to see aircraft in flight, read dials/gauges, and identify small objects and hand tools.
Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings, and other small scales.
Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.

Travel

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

Job Ident #: VX23F010580

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